Times-Union Court News 12-16-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Michael Paul Seavers, 20, San Antonio, Texas, and Lisa Fay Herring, 20, North Huntington Road, Syracuse.
• Justin David McGouldrick, 26, and Amy Ruth Unruh, 25, both of Arlington Heights, Ill.
• Steven James Thomas, 22, and Stacy Marie Moyer, 21, both of Market Street, Burket.
• Craig Allen Cox, 29, South Old Ditch Road, Warsaw, and Jodi Rachelle Anderson, 24, North CR 200E, Leesburg.
• Jamie Allen Jones, 20, and Amy Ren Monroe, 19, Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
• John K. Kratzer, 42, and Tamela J. Swain, 39, both of East Country Cove, Syracuse.
• Ricky D. Blackburn, 35, and Zona Jean Hatfield, 30, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Rhonda Lewis vs. Katarine Palacios. Plaintiff awarded $760.
• Rose Anderson and Helen Talford vs. Todd Allison. Plaintiffs awarded $100.
• Kosciusko County REMC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James L. Coplin, $524.44, and Samuel J. Stump, $362.82.
• Leslie Whitacre vs. Joshua and Laura Saldana. Plaintiff awarded $506.16.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Brandon E. Carey. Plaintiff awarded $743.81.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles D. and Tracy L. Wood Collins, $2,132.55; Connie Long, $2,930.11; and Stephen C. Ashby, $589.50.
• Loften Harmon vs. Robert Jones. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Surface Enhancements Inc., doing business as Warsaw Electropolishing. Plaintiff awarded $1,360.05.
• William Dalton vs. John A. Whitehead. Plaintiff awarded $312.50.
• Levi's Rentals Inc. vs. Mike Atchison. Plaintiff awarded $658.54.
• United Recovery Services vs. Teresa Hopkins. Plaintiff awarded $484.34.
• Katarina Palacios vs. Russell and Kathryn Brown. Plaintiff awarded $2,529.68.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard A. Morris, $402.48; Earl L. and Dawn K. Kiser, $371.89; and Ronald and Nicoletta Deck. $240.70.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Henry Ford. Plaintiff awarded $635.02.
• Whitko Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Becky S. Baldridge, $65.52; Roger and Rhonda Cook, $67.91; Anna Landrum, $67.91; Robert and Deborah Lackey, $40; Denny and Marcia Prater, $163.43; Brent A. Rice, $84.45; Trace and Diana Skinner, $80.52; Yvonne R. Vance, $75; Diana Gamsby Wood, $133.43; Kenneth G. and Vicky L. Shepherd, $67.91;
Also, Michael J. and Sharon Smithberger, judgment; Steve and Nella Collins, $105.52; and Lisa Hersha Barrett, $67.91.
• Reed & Earhart vs. Eric D. and Shamra Shaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,137.24.
• David Peffley vs. Bruce Kenworthy. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steve A. Wallen, $170,96, and Gina Wallen, $121.95.
• Wabash Electric vs. Haskins Electric Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,410.62.
• NIPSCO vs. John Cantrell. Plaintiff awarded $302.27.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm & Landis vs. Martin Hernandez Jr. Plaintiff awarded $951.74.
• Bryon James Berry vs. James A. and Rose-Marie Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $205.06.
• Stephen M. Doyle vs. Ray and Linda Brandon. Plaintiff awarded $1,075.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were Rafael Malagon, 27, Warsaw; Lois A. Poe, 45, Silver Lake; and Roy E. McCann, 74, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Jonathan W. Butler, 17, Warsaw; Aubrey M. Zolman, 17, Pierceton; Rebecca G. Griffy, 42, Warsaw; Sandra K. Ousley, 48, Leesburg; Joseph A. Baker, 20, Pierceton; Lisa S. Sand, 36, Leesburg; Jesse J. Hunt, 16, Claypool; Meggan M. Phillips, 21, Pierceton; Jody R. VanLue, 17, Syracuse; Mona A. Kahler, 24, Warsaw; and Tina M. Schisler, 17, Cromwell.
Fined $27 in October was Daniel W. McAllister, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Matthew M. Metz, 20, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in December were Sam J. Hedington, 32, Claypool; Krista K. Richey, 17, North Webster; and John S. Harman, 38, Claypool.
Fined $12 in November were Brian E. Julian, 27, Claypool; Heather A. Keener, 21, North Webster; Donald L. Crain, 51, Cromwell; Brandon T. Slone, 17, Winona Lake; Peggy S. Williamson, 35, Winona Lake; William J. Foreman, 18, South Whitley; Jessica F. Bouck, 30, Pierceton; Michael J. Dowling, 16, Winona Lake; Mary J. Leeper, 57, Warsaw; Scott L. DeGood, 35, Syracuse;
Also, Gary D. Edwards, 44, Syracuse; Rick A. Susits, 32, Bourbon; and Sunshine M. Stambaugh, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were J.M. Gutierrez, 47, Warsaw; Keith E. Strauss, 41, Syracuse; Rick G. Bowling, 38, North Webster; and Laura S. Miller, 59, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were David E. Fulkerson, 59, Warsaw, and Jeannie M. Newsome, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Jo Ellen Senff, 45, Milford; Bobbie J. Scott, 64, North Webster; and Peter M. Schaefer, 47, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December was Gary M. Hinkle, 19, North Webster.
Fined $7 in November were Joshua R. Brown, 18, Syracuse; Joyce S. Farmer, 40, Warsaw; and Sean R. Mills, 29, Warsaw.
Tires VFMCR - Fined $17 in November was Carl T. Tuncil, 49, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November were Oscar L. Martinez, 18, Warsaw; Hector L. Sanchez, 32, Warsaw; and Rex J. Laughlin, 34, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in November was Travis N. Fretz, 19, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November were Phillip M. Shafer, 27, Warsaw, and Gary S. Powers, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Duane L. Edmiston, 42, Leesburg, and Laura S. Miller, 59, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November were Carl R. Calloway, 55, Warsaw, and Daniel S. Benyousky, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Gabriel R. Gates, 18, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Nancy J. Meyer, 54, North Webster.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October were Brian McKenzie, 21, Warsaw, and Scott R. Blevins, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Miranda L. Aldrich, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April was Fernando Ramos, 16, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September was Jennifer S. VanNess, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Officer - Fined $27 in July was David M. Eppert, 19, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Kelly M. Mitchell, 29, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Rafael Malagon, 27, Warsaw, and William S. Miller, 23, Claypool.
Fined $20 in November were Cindy L. Cummins, 28, Warsaw; Jeffrey A. Braunsdorf, 38, Pierceton; Joey M. Mayhew, 17, Bourbon; John D. McGarvey, 32, Pierceton; Gayle M. Weaver, 27, Warsaw; Dawn L. Lenze, 32, Bourbon; Rick A. Susits, 32, Bourbon; Aaron N. Arnett, 20, Mentone; and Marilyn L. Wine, 44, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in October was Joshua A. Meade, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in September was Miranda L. Aldrich, 16, Pierceton.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Jerry K. Goshert, 32, Mentone; Itanya M. Coon, 25, Warsaw; Claude D. Clark, 42, Warsaw; (May) Bruce V. DeRush, 29, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Airborne Freight Corp., doing business as Airborne Express, vs. Genstar Sales Inc. Plaintiff seeks $7,039.41 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements plus interest, court costs and possession of collateral: Christopher Skaggs, North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw, $3,893.41, and J. Randall Poff, Pickwick Park Drive, Syracuse, $6,567.70.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Edward L. Warren, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,282.88 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sagamore Insurance Co. vs. Merle Kuffman, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks (1) an amount to compensate for monies paid to insured claimant, Marlin Miller, after a Feb. 24, 1996, auto accident and (2) $4,334.99 due on promissory note, plus interest.
• TTP Inc. vs. Tim Walker, doing business as Walker Equipment Repair, and Walker Equipment & Repair Inc., Fairfield, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 due on account.
Marriage Dissolution
Wygant
Steven J. Wygant, Kosciusko County, and Dawn C. Wygant, East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 7, 1993, and separated Dec. 9, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Terry A. Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $3,191.88 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. William S. and Rosanna M. Cothran. Plaintiff awarded $3,779, plus interest and court costs.
• Commercial Credit Loans Inc. vs. Lee Ann and Rick D. Richardson. Plaintiff awarded $5,752.80 by default, plus court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Barbara Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $34,292.07 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, possession of manufactured home and sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• Edd Allen Mobile & Modular Home Set-Up Inc. vs. Plantation Homes Inc. Plaintiff awarded $5,510 by default, plus interest.
• HHI Wholesale Home Center Inc. vs. Terry L. Sechrist, doing business as Terry Sechrist Construction, also known as Sechrist Home Improvement. Plaintiff awarded $22,135.97, plus court costs.
• Carnow Acceptance Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Joe H. Logan, $5,945.59; Robert M. Baxter, $6,149.52; Angie H.Goings, $4,279.72; Tracie J. Willis and Jerry L. Hawn, $8,159.44; and Wade E. and Bobbi J. Starkey, $5,652.30.
• First Deposit National Bank vs. James L. Latour. Plaintiff awarded $5,403.28, plus interest, court costs and $1,350 in attorney fees.
• Kathy L. Pearson vs. Randy J. Pearson. Plaintiff awarded $53,445.54, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Harold K. and Wendy N. Wrenn. Case dismissed against Wendy N. Wrenn only.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael and Mary Walker. Nov. 26.
• Catherine M. and Mark A. Garrison. Nov. 26.
• Lisa and Mark Fridenmaker. Dec. 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Richard Lee Jr. and Belinda Smith vs. Wanzek Construction Inc. and Greg Nelson, Fargo, N.D. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount commensurate with damages incurred as a result of a Dec. 5, 1995, forklift accident at Fort Wayne Foundry Corp., Columbia City.
• Daric A. and Danielle F. Snyder, both minors by their parents and next friends, Robin K. and David A. Snyder, and Robin K. and David A. Snyder, individually, vs. Patricia Thompson, Ross Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 6, 1995, auto accident Ind. 15 near the intersection of CR 350N, Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• William and Patty Gibson vs. Charlie and Sonya Scherer, doing business as C&S Trucking, Etna Green, and Jason Bellman, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Jan. 15, 1997, accident in which William Gibson was run over by a tractor-trailer after falling into a truck docking pit. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Craig Stouder vs. Poulson Ford, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for inconvenience, expenses incurred, court costs and attorney fees after alleged negligent servicing of his vehicle.
• Homeside Lending Inc., successor by merger to Bankplus Mortgage Corp., vs. Robert G. Hamilton, Ind. 15N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $64,439 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Pettit
Alfred Bryan Pettit, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Tina Marie Pettit, East Main Street, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 2, 1985, and separated Nov. 28, 1997. There are six minor children.
Herrera
Stacy Herrera, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Marcelino Herrera, Canal Street, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 26 of a year not noted and separated Sept. 28 of a year not noted. There are no minor children.
Martinez
Esmeralda G. Martinez, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Jose Angel Martinez, address unknown. They were married Aug. 2, 1983, and separated Feb. 28, 1997. There are three minor children.
Wood
Karl C. and Melissa K. Wood, Old Ind. 15N, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 18, 1984, and separated Dec. 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Lundy
Robin Lundy, Kosciusko County, and Carlos Lundy, North Fifth Trail, North Webster. They were married Nov. 23, 1990, and separated Dec. 5, 1997. There is one minor child.
Clements
Paula Clements, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Shad Clements, EMS B3A Lane, Leesburg. They were married Dec. 6, 1989, and separated Oct. 30, 1997. There are two minor children.
Breske
Kathleen Ann Breske, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Gary Lee Breske, Country Club Drive, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 24, 1987, and separated Oct. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
Keyes
Beth A.Conley-Keyes, Etna Green, and Bennie A. Keyes, Michaels Street, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated Nov. 27, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Associates Financial Services Inc. vs. Mark R. and Janice D. DeGroff, et al. Plaintiff awarded $81,967.05, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Jimmy W. Lowe, North Central Indiana Collection Agency and Carla R. Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $25,408.69 by default from Jimmy W. Lowe, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mathew Gibson and Monika Fussle Gibson, formerly known as Monika Fussle, vs. Gary Burchette. Plaintiffs awarded $2,032.50, plus interest.
• Agustin and Linda Villa vs. Freeland Enterprises Inc., doing business as Pizza Hut, Warsaw. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Bonnie Allison, $5,962.29, and Tracy Ferguson, $2,813.36.
• Associates Financial Services Inc. vs. David Steffen. Plaintiff awarded $2,859.96 by default, plus court costs.
• Mark J. and Kathleen A. Pelo vs. Franklin College of Indiana. Judgment granted in favor of Franklin College and against the Pelos.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Arnold Hurd. Plaintiff awarded $4,000 by default.
• Midwest Collection vs. William and Mellisa Etling. Plaintiff awarded $13,418.13, plus court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Jeffery A.Cook, also known as Jeffrey A. Cook. Plaintiff awarded $49,900.35 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Sally Jo Hively's request to change her name to Sally Jo Pletcher is granted.
• Randy Paul Watkins' request to change his name to Paul Isaiah Watkins is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Estate of William Marske vs. Todd R. Trapani, et al. This case is dismissed against Trapani only.
• Stearns County National Bank vs. Max and H.B. Anglin, doing business as Anglin Farms, and H.B. Anglin, individually. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Kevin and Renee Barker vs. Gloria Stouder.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Deborah Jane and Charles William Daggett. Dec. 1.
• Gregg and Tina Dewey. Dec. 1.
• Jodi and Robert Allen Montel. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $11 per week in child support. Dec. 1.
• Carla A. (former name Sharkey restored) and Bret A. Bartrom. Dec. 4.
• Jon and Sharon K. Evans. Dec. 4.
• Crystal L.and James R. Davis. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $138 per week in child support. Dec. 5.
• Cathrine M. and Jay A. King. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. Dec. 5.
• Christina S. (former name Cook restored) and Larry W. Wise. Dec. 5.
• Karen Kay and Jeffrey Dean Kuhn. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Dec. 5.
• Angelita and Erubey Chairez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $113 per week in child support. Dec. 5.
Other Action
• Carl Slone and Robert Peterson vs. Smith Excavating and Steve Smith. The Hon. Michael D. Cook is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Michael Paul Seavers, 20, San Antonio, Texas, and Lisa Fay Herring, 20, North Huntington Road, Syracuse.
• Justin David McGouldrick, 26, and Amy Ruth Unruh, 25, both of Arlington Heights, Ill.
• Steven James Thomas, 22, and Stacy Marie Moyer, 21, both of Market Street, Burket.
• Craig Allen Cox, 29, South Old Ditch Road, Warsaw, and Jodi Rachelle Anderson, 24, North CR 200E, Leesburg.
• Jamie Allen Jones, 20, and Amy Ren Monroe, 19, Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
• John K. Kratzer, 42, and Tamela J. Swain, 39, both of East Country Cove, Syracuse.
• Ricky D. Blackburn, 35, and Zona Jean Hatfield, 30, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Rhonda Lewis vs. Katarine Palacios. Plaintiff awarded $760.
• Rose Anderson and Helen Talford vs. Todd Allison. Plaintiffs awarded $100.
• Kosciusko County REMC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James L. Coplin, $524.44, and Samuel J. Stump, $362.82.
• Leslie Whitacre vs. Joshua and Laura Saldana. Plaintiff awarded $506.16.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Brandon E. Carey. Plaintiff awarded $743.81.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles D. and Tracy L. Wood Collins, $2,132.55; Connie Long, $2,930.11; and Stephen C. Ashby, $589.50.
• Loften Harmon vs. Robert Jones. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Surface Enhancements Inc., doing business as Warsaw Electropolishing. Plaintiff awarded $1,360.05.
• William Dalton vs. John A. Whitehead. Plaintiff awarded $312.50.
• Levi's Rentals Inc. vs. Mike Atchison. Plaintiff awarded $658.54.
• United Recovery Services vs. Teresa Hopkins. Plaintiff awarded $484.34.
• Katarina Palacios vs. Russell and Kathryn Brown. Plaintiff awarded $2,529.68.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard A. Morris, $402.48; Earl L. and Dawn K. Kiser, $371.89; and Ronald and Nicoletta Deck. $240.70.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Henry Ford. Plaintiff awarded $635.02.
• Whitko Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Becky S. Baldridge, $65.52; Roger and Rhonda Cook, $67.91; Anna Landrum, $67.91; Robert and Deborah Lackey, $40; Denny and Marcia Prater, $163.43; Brent A. Rice, $84.45; Trace and Diana Skinner, $80.52; Yvonne R. Vance, $75; Diana Gamsby Wood, $133.43; Kenneth G. and Vicky L. Shepherd, $67.91;
Also, Michael J. and Sharon Smithberger, judgment; Steve and Nella Collins, $105.52; and Lisa Hersha Barrett, $67.91.
• Reed & Earhart vs. Eric D. and Shamra Shaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,137.24.
• David Peffley vs. Bruce Kenworthy. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steve A. Wallen, $170,96, and Gina Wallen, $121.95.
• Wabash Electric vs. Haskins Electric Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,410.62.
• NIPSCO vs. John Cantrell. Plaintiff awarded $302.27.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm & Landis vs. Martin Hernandez Jr. Plaintiff awarded $951.74.
• Bryon James Berry vs. James A. and Rose-Marie Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $205.06.
• Stephen M. Doyle vs. Ray and Linda Brandon. Plaintiff awarded $1,075.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were Rafael Malagon, 27, Warsaw; Lois A. Poe, 45, Silver Lake; and Roy E. McCann, 74, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Jonathan W. Butler, 17, Warsaw; Aubrey M. Zolman, 17, Pierceton; Rebecca G. Griffy, 42, Warsaw; Sandra K. Ousley, 48, Leesburg; Joseph A. Baker, 20, Pierceton; Lisa S. Sand, 36, Leesburg; Jesse J. Hunt, 16, Claypool; Meggan M. Phillips, 21, Pierceton; Jody R. VanLue, 17, Syracuse; Mona A. Kahler, 24, Warsaw; and Tina M. Schisler, 17, Cromwell.
Fined $27 in October was Daniel W. McAllister, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Matthew M. Metz, 20, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in December were Sam J. Hedington, 32, Claypool; Krista K. Richey, 17, North Webster; and John S. Harman, 38, Claypool.
Fined $12 in November were Brian E. Julian, 27, Claypool; Heather A. Keener, 21, North Webster; Donald L. Crain, 51, Cromwell; Brandon T. Slone, 17, Winona Lake; Peggy S. Williamson, 35, Winona Lake; William J. Foreman, 18, South Whitley; Jessica F. Bouck, 30, Pierceton; Michael J. Dowling, 16, Winona Lake; Mary J. Leeper, 57, Warsaw; Scott L. DeGood, 35, Syracuse;
Also, Gary D. Edwards, 44, Syracuse; Rick A. Susits, 32, Bourbon; and Sunshine M. Stambaugh, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were J.M. Gutierrez, 47, Warsaw; Keith E. Strauss, 41, Syracuse; Rick G. Bowling, 38, North Webster; and Laura S. Miller, 59, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September were David E. Fulkerson, 59, Warsaw, and Jeannie M. Newsome, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Jo Ellen Senff, 45, Milford; Bobbie J. Scott, 64, North Webster; and Peter M. Schaefer, 47, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December was Gary M. Hinkle, 19, North Webster.
Fined $7 in November were Joshua R. Brown, 18, Syracuse; Joyce S. Farmer, 40, Warsaw; and Sean R. Mills, 29, Warsaw.
Tires VFMCR - Fined $17 in November was Carl T. Tuncil, 49, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November were Oscar L. Martinez, 18, Warsaw; Hector L. Sanchez, 32, Warsaw; and Rex J. Laughlin, 34, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in November was Travis N. Fretz, 19, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November were Phillip M. Shafer, 27, Warsaw, and Gary S. Powers, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Duane L. Edmiston, 42, Leesburg, and Laura S. Miller, 59, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November were Carl R. Calloway, 55, Warsaw, and Daniel S. Benyousky, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Gabriel R. Gates, 18, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Nancy J. Meyer, 54, North Webster.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October were Brian McKenzie, 21, Warsaw, and Scott R. Blevins, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Miranda L. Aldrich, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April was Fernando Ramos, 16, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September was Jennifer S. VanNess, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Officer - Fined $27 in July was David M. Eppert, 19, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Kelly M. Mitchell, 29, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Rafael Malagon, 27, Warsaw, and William S. Miller, 23, Claypool.
Fined $20 in November were Cindy L. Cummins, 28, Warsaw; Jeffrey A. Braunsdorf, 38, Pierceton; Joey M. Mayhew, 17, Bourbon; John D. McGarvey, 32, Pierceton; Gayle M. Weaver, 27, Warsaw; Dawn L. Lenze, 32, Bourbon; Rick A. Susits, 32, Bourbon; Aaron N. Arnett, 20, Mentone; and Marilyn L. Wine, 44, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in October was Joshua A. Meade, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in September was Miranda L. Aldrich, 16, Pierceton.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Jerry K. Goshert, 32, Mentone; Itanya M. Coon, 25, Warsaw; Claude D. Clark, 42, Warsaw; (May) Bruce V. DeRush, 29, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Airborne Freight Corp., doing business as Airborne Express, vs. Genstar Sales Inc. Plaintiff seeks $7,039.41 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements plus interest, court costs and possession of collateral: Christopher Skaggs, North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw, $3,893.41, and J. Randall Poff, Pickwick Park Drive, Syracuse, $6,567.70.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Edward L. Warren, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,282.88 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sagamore Insurance Co. vs. Merle Kuffman, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks (1) an amount to compensate for monies paid to insured claimant, Marlin Miller, after a Feb. 24, 1996, auto accident and (2) $4,334.99 due on promissory note, plus interest.
• TTP Inc. vs. Tim Walker, doing business as Walker Equipment Repair, and Walker Equipment & Repair Inc., Fairfield, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 due on account.
Marriage Dissolution
Wygant
Steven J. Wygant, Kosciusko County, and Dawn C. Wygant, East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 7, 1993, and separated Dec. 9, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Terry A. Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $3,191.88 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. William S. and Rosanna M. Cothran. Plaintiff awarded $3,779, plus interest and court costs.
• Commercial Credit Loans Inc. vs. Lee Ann and Rick D. Richardson. Plaintiff awarded $5,752.80 by default, plus court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Barbara Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $34,292.07 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, possession of manufactured home and sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• Edd Allen Mobile & Modular Home Set-Up Inc. vs. Plantation Homes Inc. Plaintiff awarded $5,510 by default, plus interest.
• HHI Wholesale Home Center Inc. vs. Terry L. Sechrist, doing business as Terry Sechrist Construction, also known as Sechrist Home Improvement. Plaintiff awarded $22,135.97, plus court costs.
• Carnow Acceptance Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Joe H. Logan, $5,945.59; Robert M. Baxter, $6,149.52; Angie H.Goings, $4,279.72; Tracie J. Willis and Jerry L. Hawn, $8,159.44; and Wade E. and Bobbi J. Starkey, $5,652.30.
• First Deposit National Bank vs. James L. Latour. Plaintiff awarded $5,403.28, plus interest, court costs and $1,350 in attorney fees.
• Kathy L. Pearson vs. Randy J. Pearson. Plaintiff awarded $53,445.54, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Harold K. and Wendy N. Wrenn. Case dismissed against Wendy N. Wrenn only.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael and Mary Walker. Nov. 26.
• Catherine M. and Mark A. Garrison. Nov. 26.
• Lisa and Mark Fridenmaker. Dec. 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Richard Lee Jr. and Belinda Smith vs. Wanzek Construction Inc. and Greg Nelson, Fargo, N.D. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount commensurate with damages incurred as a result of a Dec. 5, 1995, forklift accident at Fort Wayne Foundry Corp., Columbia City.
• Daric A. and Danielle F. Snyder, both minors by their parents and next friends, Robin K. and David A. Snyder, and Robin K. and David A. Snyder, individually, vs. Patricia Thompson, Ross Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 6, 1995, auto accident Ind. 15 near the intersection of CR 350N, Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• William and Patty Gibson vs. Charlie and Sonya Scherer, doing business as C&S Trucking, Etna Green, and Jason Bellman, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Jan. 15, 1997, accident in which William Gibson was run over by a tractor-trailer after falling into a truck docking pit. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Craig Stouder vs. Poulson Ford, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for inconvenience, expenses incurred, court costs and attorney fees after alleged negligent servicing of his vehicle.
• Homeside Lending Inc., successor by merger to Bankplus Mortgage Corp., vs. Robert G. Hamilton, Ind. 15N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $64,439 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Pettit
Alfred Bryan Pettit, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Tina Marie Pettit, East Main Street, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 2, 1985, and separated Nov. 28, 1997. There are six minor children.
Herrera
Stacy Herrera, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Marcelino Herrera, Canal Street, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 26 of a year not noted and separated Sept. 28 of a year not noted. There are no minor children.
Martinez
Esmeralda G. Martinez, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Jose Angel Martinez, address unknown. They were married Aug. 2, 1983, and separated Feb. 28, 1997. There are three minor children.
Wood
Karl C. and Melissa K. Wood, Old Ind. 15N, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 18, 1984, and separated Dec. 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Lundy
Robin Lundy, Kosciusko County, and Carlos Lundy, North Fifth Trail, North Webster. They were married Nov. 23, 1990, and separated Dec. 5, 1997. There is one minor child.
Clements
Paula Clements, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Shad Clements, EMS B3A Lane, Leesburg. They were married Dec. 6, 1989, and separated Oct. 30, 1997. There are two minor children.
Breske
Kathleen Ann Breske, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Gary Lee Breske, Country Club Drive, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 24, 1987, and separated Oct. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
Keyes
Beth A.Conley-Keyes, Etna Green, and Bennie A. Keyes, Michaels Street, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated Nov. 27, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Associates Financial Services Inc. vs. Mark R. and Janice D. DeGroff, et al. Plaintiff awarded $81,967.05, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Jimmy W. Lowe, North Central Indiana Collection Agency and Carla R. Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $25,408.69 by default from Jimmy W. Lowe, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mathew Gibson and Monika Fussle Gibson, formerly known as Monika Fussle, vs. Gary Burchette. Plaintiffs awarded $2,032.50, plus interest.
• Agustin and Linda Villa vs. Freeland Enterprises Inc., doing business as Pizza Hut, Warsaw. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Bonnie Allison, $5,962.29, and Tracy Ferguson, $2,813.36.
• Associates Financial Services Inc. vs. David Steffen. Plaintiff awarded $2,859.96 by default, plus court costs.
• Mark J. and Kathleen A. Pelo vs. Franklin College of Indiana. Judgment granted in favor of Franklin College and against the Pelos.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Arnold Hurd. Plaintiff awarded $4,000 by default.
• Midwest Collection vs. William and Mellisa Etling. Plaintiff awarded $13,418.13, plus court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Jeffery A.Cook, also known as Jeffrey A. Cook. Plaintiff awarded $49,900.35 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Sally Jo Hively's request to change her name to Sally Jo Pletcher is granted.
• Randy Paul Watkins' request to change his name to Paul Isaiah Watkins is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Estate of William Marske vs. Todd R. Trapani, et al. This case is dismissed against Trapani only.
• Stearns County National Bank vs. Max and H.B. Anglin, doing business as Anglin Farms, and H.B. Anglin, individually. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Kevin and Renee Barker vs. Gloria Stouder.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Deborah Jane and Charles William Daggett. Dec. 1.
• Gregg and Tina Dewey. Dec. 1.
• Jodi and Robert Allen Montel. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $11 per week in child support. Dec. 1.
• Carla A. (former name Sharkey restored) and Bret A. Bartrom. Dec. 4.
• Jon and Sharon K. Evans. Dec. 4.
• Crystal L.and James R. Davis. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $138 per week in child support. Dec. 5.
• Cathrine M. and Jay A. King. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. Dec. 5.
• Christina S. (former name Cook restored) and Larry W. Wise. Dec. 5.
• Karen Kay and Jeffrey Dean Kuhn. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Dec. 5.
• Angelita and Erubey Chairez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $113 per week in child support. Dec. 5.
Other Action
• Carl Slone and Robert Peterson vs. Smith Excavating and Steve Smith. The Hon. Michael D. Cook is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
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